“Setback” Rules Charlie Appleby's Ancient Truth Out Of The 2,000 Guineas 

Exactly a week after long-time ante-post 2,000 Guineas favourite The Lion In Winter was ruled out of the race by Aidan O'Brien, Godolphin has revealed that the Charlie Appleby-trained Ancient Truth (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}) will be another high profile absentee at Newmarket after the G2 Superlative Stakes winner was reported to have picked up a setback. 

Last seen finishing third behind stablemate Shadow Of Light in the G1 Dewhurst Stakes, Ancient Truth had been available at general odds of 8-1 for the 2,000 Guineas. 

Appleby's Guineas squad appears now to be headed by Shadow Of Light while the trainer's Ruling Court and the unbeaten Opera Ballo also feature prominently in the betting.

A statement released by Godolphin on Monday morning read, “Ancient Truth will no longer be aimed at the 2,000 Guineas due to a setback. He will be kept under veterinary supervision and a plan will be made for him for later in the season.”